I know this is now permanently closed, but I want to say thank you for decades of service. Growing up my grandmother visited this place often to create her cake masterpieces. It was my fondest memories of childhood. You will be missed. read more

This place has survived our mini apocalypse of C19 and the speed service from bakeries popping up all over the place If you're a baker one thing I can tell you is Standlee's never disappoints. One thing I noticed different from when I had a cake business is that the store got a little smaller than what it use to be but with that I also feel like it's made better use of space for better quality materials. What they have now? Great stuff. From molds, pans, ready to use embellishments, ICING! I've always made my own icing from scratch but the buttercream icing they have here is so good! You get those amazing peaks for good formation. They also carry a variety of fillings for cakes. It's one of the very few cake decorating supply store that carries more unique supplies you won't find at places like Michael's. The staff is super friendly and helpful too! read more

Great service! So many products! Samantha is so helpful and they also do edible prints

Originally I didn't want anyone to know about this store so my wife and I and a handful of people could pretty much have it all to ourselves. But at this time, when people are on lockdown again and staying home more, baking hobbyists and baking businesses need to support this place more than ever. My wife and I drive all the way from Vista to come down here and trust me, it's worth it. Why wait for Amazon when you have it here right now when you need it? I took photos of all the things that would normally catch our eyes when we walk in. Caroliina and Sheryl were very polite and friendly as always. I want to support this place because they make sure bakers have all they need to keep doing what they love. Thank you staff at Standlees! We'll definitely see you all again soon! read more

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Thank you you saved the day. I had ordered cake boxes from Amazon and realized too late they were the wrong size. I am grateful that I found this place. The woman inside was super friendly both on the phone when I called and when I came to the store. They have so many beautiful Cookie cutters and molds and everything that a crafters/baker could ever want. I will definitely be back. I am always appreciative when I get great customer service in this place was definitely that. read more

I'm so excited to find this cake & supplies open!! What a great gem here and it's close to us. I don't to drive across town! What a great selection they have too! Can't want to start buying more. Cake decor for the up coming birthdays read more

Not the cheapest, but good for last minute needs where you wouldn't be able to get anything cheaper online. Also, you're supporting a small business so there's that. read more

I have had this place booked marked for a while and while down here for a dentist appointment so I finally made it down here. I'm glad I did because this place was a bakers dream store. The store is big, had lots of cupcake toppers and a ton of cookie cutters. The owner is what really stuck out to me. She was so kind an went way above to provide amazing service. I wanted anatomy chocolate molds ( like kidneys and hearts ) an she special ordered them for me. ( I'm in nursing school an I kinda thought this would be a great present for my teacher) Definitely would recommend coming here if you love baking, it literally is still on my mind hours later. read more

Standlee's - A entire wall of cookie cutters - Specialty Food Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I've recently gotten into baking a lot so wanted to find a good store with a lot of decorations and other necessities that I needed. It's a cute 2 room store. They have a good variety of different things for baking. The owner was nice and very helpful. She even gave me a sample so I could try the buttercream icing! They have the icing in white, red and black. They have a vendor in there throughout the week that can specially make different cookie cutters and other items that the store may not have. Some items can be a little pricey. The only discount I know of is the one on Yelp for checking in. They honor it even though it's expired. They have a 75% off clearance table, but it's kind of picked over and random stuff. read more

Standlee's - Specialty Food Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Little bit pricey and I feel like I'm being watched as I shop not quite sure if it's customer service or being micromanaged as I am trying to shop either way it goes if I need help I'll ask for it, it definitely makes me want to just shop Amazon or wish if I have enough time as I said it's pretty pricey stuff there I can get for a lot cheaper but I go there when I'm in a bind and I have to have something right away but as I said again I feel micromanaged when I'm there Kennett as if I'm being followed they offer right away to go put the stuff up that's in your hands at the register and I get the customer service but at the same time it makes me feel like you think I'm going to steal and I don't like that so if I have an opportunity To shop elsewhere I will just because of that. read more

Standlee's - What I was making when I made the visit it was not quite finished in this pic - Specialty Food Near Me - Chula Vista, California

They have helped me on a couple of times with hard to find items and edible images and have been extremely kind and polite when I got super stressed out about the images being correct. They are quite pricey but that's what you'd expect on a Main Street. read more

Please check this place out! They have soo many things here and even more than you would expect! From packaging, molds, chocolates, sprinkles and food coloring/dusts. I was amazed from how many things they had here.. I will be coming back to get whatever I need for baking from now on. read more

VENUE-5 stars I am in awe when I walk into this place. They have quite a bit of cake supplies to meet your baking needs. They also have all the colors of the rainbow of chocolate for the candy molds and so many choices of different molds. SERVICE- 5 stars I thought the ladies that work here are so extremely helpful and patient. Really makes me want to better my skills as a cake maker. read more

Standlee's - Avenger cake topper that lights up - purchased at Standlee's - Specialty Food Near Me - Chula Vista, California

One of my favorite cake supply stores. They always have everything I need and the staff is very helpful and friendly.

As a novice baker, I'm usually able to find items I can't get at any other stores and always get help or suggestions from the employees.

Came in yesterday looking for hard candy molds. While they do not have a huge selection it was good enough to buy some at about $3 each. They have a lot of the LorAnn oil flavorings also fairly priced. Great place for weddings. If you bake or you make candy this is the place for you. They also have a guy who can make 3D molds for you within 4 business days. The employees were helpful. read more

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Great place for need cake making supplies/decorations. Parking can be a little busy. Two sides: one for supplies other for decorating. They have pre made butter cream, sprinkles of all kinds, gel coloring, etc! A cake makers paradise read more

This shop is a joy to patronize. Under new ownership, this store has plenty more options for cake and treat making and decorating! It's worth a visit! read more

This place had exactly what I needed, more and more bakery supply stores are closing but I'm glad this one is still around! read more

Standlee's - Needed a large amount of pink sprinkles and they had it! - Specialty Food Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I stopped here this week for the first time and loved it! I'm far from a professional baker, in fact I'm pretty crappy at decorating cakes. But I've stepped up my Youtube cake baking/decorating video viewing so that I can finally churn out some decent looking sweets once I'm equipped with the proper tools. I'm too lazy to make one, but if I had a "30 before I'm 30" list, baking something professional looking would be on it. Could you just hit the internet for baking supplies? Sure, but then you'd be missing an opportunity to support a local business. The local baking/cookingware shops are drying up around San Diego and I refuse to let them all die. Chef City is my fave place to go for cooking supplies and drooling over commercial restaurant cooking machines, but I need a bakery store. Google presented me with Standlee's. I've read a few reviews saying the reviewer had been ignored or had a poor customer service experience but I had a great visit. There were two women working in this cute shop. The owner herself even walked over because the cashier was busy with another customer at the moment. They both made me feel welcome and like I could ask questions if I had any. There are signs posted to keep your kids from grabbing/breaking the merch which is totally understandable. Maybe leave your kids at home with a responsible adult if they're particularly grabby and destructive. They have a great selection of gel paste colors, liquid dyes, flavor extracts, sprinkles, pearls, sprays, cookie cutters, candy molds, cupcake liners, decorating tools, and all kinds of cake boards. There's a lot of stuff packed in this little shop. From what I've read online the store has actually been expanded so if you haven't been here in 10 years, it's twice as big now! If you need something to decorate with or bake in- they've probably got it. The prices were totally reasonable and some things were even cheaper than Amazon. for 13 bucks I walked away with 5 gel paste colors in the exact shades I wanted and a frosting smoother. By shopping here I saved over 10 bucks vs. Amazon prices. Buy local and support this lovely shop. Keep your eyes on their social media pages for their upcoming classes/events. I look forward to trying a few classes in the future and they vary in skill level/cost. Some are kid-oriented and look like your kids will have a blast. Bring some change for the parking meters and be prepared to get a huge itch to bake something pretty! read more

Standlee's - My haul - Specialty Food Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I lived in San Diego in the mid 1970's and visited the original shop monthly. On a military wife's budget, they were always friendly and most helpful. The shop even had cake decorating lessons on TV with the founder = off I go for yet another tip or pan or disposable cake tier as our budget allowed. Baking wedding and specialty cakes from home gave me the extra $$$$ I needed for yet another tool or piece of equipment! Every time I visit San Diego (long overdue) I make it a point to stop in and bring home a "souvenir" !!!!! Sounds like the owner keeps up the tradition of great service! Can't wait til COVID is gone and I can take at least one more trip to San Diego...Chula Vista...and Standlee'! read more

I had heard of this store before but never had the chance to visit. Cake supply shops are becoming extinct in San Diego so I'm happy to see this landmark is still going strong. I came around Christmas to pick up some unique cookie cutters for a friend who loves baking. Skip Michaels, jo Anne's, and come straight here! Don't even waste your time anywhere else. I came thinking of getting maybe 5 and walked out with 25 cutters and a ton of sprinkles. Speaking of sprinkles... they have a fantastic selection! They are all organized by color and they even have unicorn mixes. I would say they are geared more towards cake decorating and they have a ton of boxes in all shapes and sizes. Piping bags, disco dust, cake toppers, party favors, they have it all! I will definitely be back! read more

Unfortunately this is the only place to purchase baking supplies. I've been here in the past with the girlfriend and the service was fine, but this time it particularly sucked! The dark haired lady with glasses was utterly useless! I asked if they had bear shaped cookie cutters and she told me flat out, "No we do not." Then I explored around the store to see if they had any other alternative and guess what... I found at least 2 styles of bear shaped cookie cutters laying happily on the wall. So this leads me to this question. What was your purpose? Were you trying to get me out of your store as soon as possible? or are you just an idiot and do not know what you sell? Honestly the prices at this store aren't all that spectacular. All you get is convenience, being that you can buy what it is you need on that very same day you need it. The GF needed a bear head cookie cutter for one of her recipes and I had the privilege to go to this store by myself to buy it... whoopee! I highly advise people to purchase their items off of amazon where it's way cheaper and you can get free shipping. If anything I'd try Michael's out first before visiting this place. I noticed on your door that there was a sticker that says, "people love us on yelp." Well I hate your store and I'm no push over with 3-4 friends on here. Other staff members in this store were kind and helpful, but this one time with this individual screwed it up. If you can't help me find something as simple as a cookie cutter then why the hell should I help and support your business with my money? I keep it real and put all the B.S on blast... just like I did with this store. Garbage customer service. read more

This place is awesome! I needed a custom cookie cutter (Pinkie Pie from My Little Pony) and getting it shipped to me in time would of cost around $30. I came across Standlee's website and noticed that they did custom cookie cutters with 72 hour notice! I called them and they said to Facebook message them a photo of the cookie cutter I wanted, dimensions and they could quote me a price. I was quoted $18.99 and compared to $30, I was sold. Plus I wanted the cookie cutter to leave an impression since the cookie is so detailed. As promised, I received the cookie cutter within 72 hours. They mentioned that sometimes they can get it done sooner depending on their vendors workload. When I arrived to the shop to pick up the cookie cutter, I was just in awe! This place has everything you could possibly need or want for baking. Plus the prices are great! read more

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Standlee's is a quaint baking supply shop in the heart of Downtown Chula Vista. Their selection of pans, decorating supplies, candy molds, and so on isn't as great as that available at Do It With Icing in Kearny Mesa; however, they may lack in variety but their prices are competitive. I'm a full-time, unemployed student so believe me, I shop for the best price. Standlee's doesn't apply a mark-up to any of their Wilton products so I was happy about that. But I realized, you're better off waiting for the 40-50% coupon from Michael's to satisfy your Wilton needs. Their fondant shelf is always stocked. The 2 lb. Satin Ice will run you about $15 and the large 10 lb Fondx is about $40. I prefer the taste of latter over the former, plus Fondx is much more pliable whereas it takes awhile to knead Satin Ice. Also, their selection of dusts (lustre, pearl, glitter, etc) and piping tips is AMAZING! And their cake boards and boxes are definitely cheaper. The employees here are nice and the owner is always more than helpful. If there's anything you need that they don't have in stock, just ask and she'll order it for you. :) read more

This is a real gem in the heart of Chula Vista. It's not my first choice for cake supply goods, but I appreciate it's location. Sometimes when I have a "baking emergency" I will drive here to pick up some last minute supplies. Do It With Icing is pretty far from Chula Vista, after all. I haven't visited since the expansion, but I'm glad to know that it happened. Even though the selection was decent, the old store was fairly small. read more

If you are in need of baking supplies, this is the place to go! One Christmas I needed Meringue Powder for icing and I had no idea where to go. My mom suggested this place and I was amazed once I walked in! They have so many things for your baking needs, whether it's the actual edible supplies or the tools. Lastly, why go to Michaels when you can support a local business right in the heart of downtown Chula Vista? read more

Standlee's is a locally owned cake and party supply shop. When I'm gearing up for a new cake or cupcake project, I usually swing by Standlee's for baking inspiration. They've recently expanded, making more room for a wide variety of goods to sell you. Fondant, foil paper, cupcake liners, cake boxes and cake boards - I've bought them all here! Prices for goods are still pricier than online. When you are working on a last minute project, beggars cannot be choosers. But, Standlee's friendly and helpful customer service always makes up for it. I also like that if you can't find what your lookng for and have the time, they'll try to help you order what you need. read more

Great supply place! The lady there was so helpful. She even gave me the name of a cake decorating school in La Mesa. The store is well stocked with a variety of things, and most things have several manufacturer's to choose from. They carry FondX, which is my favorite fondant ever. A great selection of Debbie Brown books may be my undoing! She was really nice to my talkative daughter, too. It's definitely a drive for me, but I will definitely be returning. Prices are great and they accept coupons, too. The only complaint I could possibly have is the stuff is a bit crowded, but its a small store. Bring change for parking! read more

Love Standlee's! I've been coming here a few times a month, for a couple years now and they usually always have what I need. Prices are fair and staff is always very friendly. They have a very large variety of chocolate molds, cookie cutters, disco dust (my obsession) and the list goes on. Pretty much all your baking needs. When specific holidays are coming up, they usually have a section in the front with all their holiday themed goodies. Very easy to find. I'll continue to be a customer of Standlee's. read more

I'm from North Orange County and was visiting my BFF in Ramona for the weekend. I'm new to cookie decorating and it's become a slight obsession. This is a nice store. The friendly and knowledgeable staff was helpful. The only thing is they should let customers use the bathroom. We had come from some distance and I really needed to use the restroom. I spent over $50 so I wasn't just walking in to use the restroom. I will be back but will be sure to go potty first. I could have spent more time there and most likely more money had I not had to go down the street to the coffee shop. read more

Standlee's your the topping to my cakes! I love this shop! I have been shopping here for a couple of years now. I especially like the shop now that they have expanded. There are tons of items to choose from an the pricing is good/reasonable. I did not know about half the items I could be using for my cakes until I visited here. There is an extremely knowledgable woman who offered advice, told me about the classes they hold. The two younger girls that work th counter do not seem to be as knowledge in the cake/cupcake area so try to look for the older woman who runs the shop as she is the most helpful. read more

I Absolutely love the store, the helpful staff and their products - Nadia- Lemon grove read more

They are community friendly. They recently provided cupcakes for the Valentine's bike ride, sponsored by Bike and Walk Chula Vista. They have a great selection for cake and cookie decorating. Friendly customer service and well organized. read more

Standlee's - Stanford Inc shop is community friendly. They provided cupcakes for the recent "Bike and Walk Chula Vista" sponsored Valentine's Bike Ride. - Specialty Food Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This store has a lot of options for baking and decorating. I have always had a positive experience with the employees as well. They are friendly and helpful, especially the guy that works there. The negative for me seems to be the owner. She always responds in way that seems she could care less if you come back, need help etc. Usually seems to be in a bad mood. I haven't spoken to her directly but the employees have asked her questions for me so I've heard her response. I have heard talk to others as well. I love supporting local businesses but she makes me think twice about going there. Plus it's a little expensive for some things. read more

I absolutely love this store!! They have so many different options and are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the products they sell. I would recommend it to anyone!! read more

I am constantly in the kitchen baking up yummy things. I am always on the look out for new and creative things to spice stuff up with my cupcakes and cakes - I felt like I walked into heaven when I walked into this store. Literally, everything is at your finger tips!!! The staff is super helpful and the lady I worked with was extremely nice. Its a little bit of a drive from my house (About 45 mins dependent on traffic) and the parking can get a little funky - but I love it here. Standlees is great!!! read more

My favorite store!! I love how they always have everything in stock; the ladies are EXTREMELY helpful and always ask if they can help.... I go there at least 2-3 times a week! read more

They carry a very good selection of products for everything you could need for baking or candy making, but my last few times in the store the women working there are not helpful, they just sit behind the register. Once I went and the woman had on cut off shorts and tennis shoes, very unprofessional. It's a good store if you already k ow what you want, don't expect help. read more

They have everything a baker/decorator needs. I'm just bummed it's kinda far for me but it's always worth the trip. Prices are great, too!